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K434 PCD

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,961 mi
Last recorded97,961 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 PCD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 84,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s + n/s Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle low resulting in road contact to underside

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,021 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 74,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,274 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,974 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 66,969 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear hand and footbrake performance low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,896 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 62,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,407 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,556 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,167 miles

slight leak from power steering

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,674 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,538 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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K434 PCD is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K434 PCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K434 PCD registered?

K434 PCD is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K434 PCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K434 PCD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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